August 2013 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play!

August 19 - 25, 2013
East Coast Surfing Championship
North America's longest oldest running surfing competition. Come see more than 100 of the world's top professional and about 300 amateur surfers compete.

August 23 - 25, 2013
Africana Virginia Beach featuring FunkFest
A weekend of entertainment, displays, food, art, and shopping with FunkFest music at the heart of the event. On the beach at 24th Street.

August 24, 2013
Latino Music Festival
Outdoor music and dance floor at Norfolk's Town Point Park. Featuring headliner, Toby Love. Enjoy traditional Latin rhythms, dance, and food.

August 24-25, 2013
Seawall Art Show
A juried fine art and crafts show featuring 90 artists from the Eastern Seaboard. A Portsmouth tradition that's been happening for over 40 years.

August 25, 2013
King of the Surf Fitness Challenge
Surf, sand run, and obstacle course. Starts and ends at 4th Street and the Boardwalk. 8:00am.

August 30, 2013
End of Summer Beach Bash
Charity event presented by the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival to benefit CHKD. Endless food, beverage, and dancing.

August 30 - September 1, 2013
American Music Festival
Three days and over 30 bands on the beach. There will be music at 5th Street Stage, 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park. Headliners include Third Eye Blind, Barenaked Ladies, and Daughtry.

 

Virginia Beach & Norfolk

The region's two biggest cities are very different but both have so much to offer. The good news is they're only a short drive apart.